Mark Began
Pre-Adult Ministries Pastor
mark.began@rollinghills.org
Family: Wife- Rhonda, Daughters- Jaelyn and Lexie
Previous Lines of Work: Pizza Delivery
Where I Volunteer: Hazelbrook Middle School
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: That I am part of the God’s story and I can play an important role, no matter how insignificant I may feel at any given time.
FAVORITE
Snack Food: BBQ potato chips
Movie: The newest Star Trek movie by JJ Abrams
TV Show: Lost by far!
Time of Day: Mornings.
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Watching movies, jogging, hanging out with my family and spending time with them.
Sports Team: Oregon Ducks, Portland Trail Blazers
Sports: Football, Basketball
Best Thing Someone Said to You: Whenever someone tells me that God used me to make a difference in someone’s life.
Life Motto: Love God and others without limits
Three People I’d Like to Meet: Rob Bell, Erwin McManus and Andy Stanley
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I was very shy growing up and the total opposite of a leader. I find it hard to believe that God would call me and set me apart for this ministry.
Gary Strudler
Family Life Pastor, K-2nd Grade
gary.strudler@rollinghills.org
Family: Wife: Heather; Daughters: Faye And Naudia; Son And Daughter-In-Law: Garrett And Sarah
Previous Lines Of Work: Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff
Where I Volunteer: Each New Generation, Oregon State Penitentiary
One Of My Greatest Experiences With God: Praying For A Storm To Part So As To Not Disband A Children’s Crusade And To See The Clouds Literally Part And The Storm Drenched Everything Around The Stadium But Nothing Inside
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I Am Introverted
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Nancy Lacy
Treehouse Administrative Assistant
nancy.lacy@rollinghills.org
Family: husband (of nearly 31 years!) Jim, daughter Meghan, daughter Caitlin and son-in-law Matt. Rescue dog, Lucy, granddogs Petey and Oliver
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: that God loves me just as I am!
FAVORITE
Book/books: everything by Rosamund Pilcher, Intimacy with the Almighty
TV Show: most HGTV, some TLC and of course, The Office
Place to Pray: any place I can pray out loud
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: dog park w/ Lucy, reading, sudoku, bit of yard work
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Kathy Morrissey
Early Childhood Director
kathy.morrissey@rollinghills.org
Family: Paul, Meghan & Dan
Previous Lines of Work: Teaching and Travel
FAVORITE
Food: Mexican or Thai
Snack Food: Popcorn
Movie: Pollyanna; Recently though - Book of Eli
TV Show: Amazing Race
Season: Autumn
Place in the World: New Zealand
Place to Pray: everywhere, but especially the beach
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Travel & reading
Sports Team: Denver Broncos, Chicago Cubs
Sports: Golf, kayaking
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: dessert
Snack Food: sweets
Three People I’d Like to Meet: L. B. Cowman, Abraham Lincoln, Joan D'Arc,
My Hero: My Dad - I could go on and on as to why!
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Angie McKay
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant Interim
angie.mckay@rollinghills.org
Family: Husband: Andrew McKay
Previous Lines of Work: Target Cashier, Care Giver
Where I Volunteer: Jr High Ministry, Nursery
FAVORITE
Books: Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama
Food: Mac and Cheese
Snack Food: Goldfish
TV Show: Gilmore Girls
Season: Summer
Place in the World: Black Butte
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Any sport, camping, Jet Skiing
Sports Team: Oregon State Beavers
Sports: volleyball, softball, football
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Sea Food
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Elizabeth Ann Oliphant Hoover (Beth Hoover)
Preschool Director
beth.hoover@rollinghills.org
Family: Mark Hoover / Sam Hoover (15) / Grace Hoover (18) / Habana Bella Mia (the Havanese dog!) & Cherry (the cat!)
Previous Lines of Work: Creative Programming Director K-3 /Rolling Hills, Bethlehem Church Preschool, Travcoa World Tours and Marketron TV/Radio
Where I Volunteer: Lake Oswego Schools, Wellbeing, World Vision Water Walks and Lake Oswego Lacrosse, + +
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Aging, seasons, raising children, walking with Christ.
FAVORITE
Book/books: Francine River’s novels, Bible, Left Behind Series, Streams in the Desert, Blue Like Jazz, etc. Also, books about storytelling.
Food: Pizza, peanut M&M’s, soy lattes, pepper jack cheese and Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks.
Snack Food: Chips, guacamole, and popcorn.
Movie: The Nativity & Passion of the Christ, Lord of the Rings - All.
TV Show: The Office, 24, American Idol, and Fox News
Season: Fall
Place in the World: Venice, Mykonos, Ephesus, Barcelona, and India ...and any beaches that are hot and sunny!
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: running, photography, flannel graph, and gardening
Sports Team: OSU Beavers and University of New Mexico LOBOS!
Sports: Lacrosse
Three People I’d Like to Meet: Billy Graham, My grandfather that prayed for me before I was born, Sarah &/or Elizabeth
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: India missions + being at the deathbed of both my grandmother & grandfather and a “fleece” moment.
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I was a guest on “The View,” rode an air balloon over Africa, while enjoy connecting and being with people, I am basically a loner and need a lot of time to “refill” my emotional bank, spend time with the Lord, and be quiet.
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Dean Baker
Children's Creative Arts Director
dean.baker@rollinghills.org
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Bryan Watt
Elementary Pastor, 3rd–5th grade
bryan.watt@rollinghills.org
Family: Husband of one: Shannon and Father of five: Isaac, Olivia, Ian, Ashlyn and Evelyn
Previous Lines of Work: Military
Where I Volunteer: Rolling Hills Community Church
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Trying to see life through my children’s eyes
FAVORITE
Book/books: Bible – Ender’s Game – Lord of the Rings Trilogy – The Problem of Pain – Out of the Silent Planet Trilogy
Food: Shannon’s enchiladas
Season: Spring
Place in the World: Cannon Beach
Place to Pray: my kids’ bedside
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: swimming
Sports Team: Team USA Swimming
Sports: Swimming
Best Thing Someone Said to You: God rejoices over me with singing
Life Motto: God – Family – Country
Three People I’d Like to Meet: Jesus – Ronald Reagan – Rush Limbaugh
My Hero: my Dad
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: enjoying a pear. Ask me about it.
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I recently joined Masters Swimming
Betsy Michels
Early Childhood Director (Toddler2, Little Buds)
betsy.michels@rollinghills.org
Family: Bill Michels, Page Michels (15)
Previous Lines of Work: Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grades K-4.
Where I Volunteer: Lakeridge High School, Music and Performing Arts
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Watching children learn and grow.
FAVORITE
Food: Italian
Movie: Courageous
TV Show: Rick Steves Europe
Time of Day: morning
Season: fall
Place in the World: Europe
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: singing, travel, theater, classical music, opera
Best Thing Someone Said to You: "Will you marry me?" (my husband)
Life Motto: Live each day fully
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Experiencing His Grace.
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I lived and worked in Europe for 15 years.